Trai without a head OTT regulation, Satcom spectrum allocation set to be delayed

Two major industry issues which has divided telecom operators and big tech firms — regulation of OTT (over-the-top) communication services and allotment of satellite spectrum – are unlikely to be resolved anytime soon.

This is because the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) which has to submit its recommendations on the same to the government, is without a regular chairman for more than a month now. The erstwhile chairman, PD Vagehla’s three-year term ended on September 30 and the government has so far not appointed his successor.